Award-winning pianist Stephen Nelson answers 7 Questions with Emmy and stuns her with his skills
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- čas přidán 1. 07. 2024
- Every week I’m interviewing fascinating people in our community, nation and around the world!
The idea came from a Facebook commenter who saw a video of me and my family floating down the river in Island Park. The person said I should turn the tables and interview my dad (Nate Eaton) - so I did and the rest is history!
Today I’m chatting with one of the most incredible pianists you’ll ever hear. Stephen Nelson is an award-winning composer, producer and songwriter who works with GENTRI and Mat & Savanna Shaw. He has also produced for Lexi Walker, David Archuleta, Madilyn Paige, The Gardiner Sisters and others.
WATCH: 7 QUESTIONS WITH MAT & SAVANNA SHAW
Stephen’s music can be heard on radio, television, Emmy-winning films and Billboard Chart-topping albums. He has written and produced for major corporations, charity organizations, Disney and Sony Masterworks. In 2017, Stephen arranged the song for the Vice-President’s first dance at the Presidential Inaugural Ball. He has also toured across the United States with symphonies performing his original compositions.
One of the things I like best about Stephen if you can give him the name of some songs and he will mash them together on the spot! In fact, I asked him to combine ‘Call Me Maybe’ and the ‘Harry Potter’ soundtrack! You can see it in the video, along with his answers to the following questions:
When did you start learning to play the piano?
What is your favorite arrangement you’re done?
How did you meet GENTRI and Mat and Savanna?
Do you play any other instruments besides piano?
Can you tell us about a cool experience you’ve had arranging a song?
Who do you look up to?
What do you like to do when you’re not doing music?
BONUS QUESTIONS
Do you ever get stage fright and how do you deal with it?
What advice do you have for me?
We know at GENTRI concerts, you will ask the audience for a popular song and a movie score and then combine the songs. Could you do that with the songs ‘Call me Maybe’ and ‘Harry Potter’?
Stephen is not on social media, but you can catch his piano playing with GENTRI here and Mat & Savanna here.
If you have an idea for someone I should interview or just want to say hi, email me! My address is emmy@eastidahonews.com.
Emmy was so spry and sharp with her bursting colors analogy. She really pays attention to the answers.
How cute Emmy is💞👸, she is a professional interviewer and did a good job better than a lot of adults may do. Emmy & Stephen interact with the interview as if it was a conversation between two friends, amazing job ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I enjoyed this interview so much....so many positives here. One Emmy already embodies the most important quality to be a great interviewer....she listens with open ears. It was great that she had her questions written out so she could just be absorbed in the answers to her questions , not trying to mentally hang on to her next question. I love the chemistry of a young person interviewing an older person....I can see how adults open up and engage in the process differently...it really allows the listener (us)...to get a more accurate snapshot of that person's life. Good job Emmy... everything about this was excellent.
Emmy is so good at this, Stephen is so gifted. ♥️ Encore Emmy, keep singing 🎶🎵👏
Emmy has multiple Talents!!!! o my gosh Nate hang on this little girl is going to Light up the world Emmy's amazing❤ Wonderful dio
Dare I say that Stephen got an "Emmy Award"? 😉
On a more serious note, what a joy to watch! ❤️
Stephen is an amazing musician and friend, keep it going Stephen!
OMG, this guy is so talented. I have seen him before on you tube singing Hallelujah with Matt and Savannah. I did not get goose bumps, but I gotta tell you it brought tears to my eyes. Emmy this was such a wonderful interview. I am so glad you asked him at the end to do that arrangement. It was so interesting as he ran his hands over and above the piano keys as he was thinking about how he wanted it to sound. Not only is he wonderful at playing the piano, he also has a Divine singing voice.
Emmy it was great hearing you sing. I saw your Mom and Dad singing on a you tube video on a news station, and I must say you have a better voice than your parents. I wouldn't say this if I didn't know they would laugh.
Another thumbs up interview for Emmy!
What a bright and talented child, such an enjoyable interview
Loved the interview and loved hearing Emmy sing at the end even more. She's amazing!
How inspiring❣️ This interview brought me to such wonderful feelings tears of joy🥰 I love playing my piano And French horn every night to calm me... I hear new songs iny mind all the time💖 And I hike up to waterfalls every chance I get to hear thier healing sounds...
I just found your "Seven Questions" Emmy! I can't get enough of them!!! I've never heard such powerful interviews as yours❣️ Your beautiful spirit uplifts and inspires me to set awesome goals🥰
Stephen would be a wonderful teacher! He is full of love to share!
Great interview Emmy, you’re getting better & better every time 👍🏻
Emmy love your style & guest. Awesome song
This made my day! Thank you Emmy! You did a great job and are so articulate! I have played piano my entire life from the age of 4 to now and I'm 46yrs old. Stephen that arrangement was on spot! When she said to do it with Call Me Maybe I was like "Oh boy...this is gonna be interesting"...lol...but you made it sound amazing! What a gift you both have! Thank you for sharing it with all of us!❤ Oh and Emmy I dont like The Goosebumps books either😊
Loved this interview!!! You and Steven should work together
Delightful!
Incredible piano playing! Those are some very difficult low notes. 💥
I cried. That was so enjoyable in all ways.
Totally agree Mellow, it was adorable on all levels and informative too
@@rachelchaffe3731 Very!
excellent questions !!!!
Have missed Emmy!📹🎤 what an articulate, sweet interviewer.
Fabulous work, Emmy!
Queen 👑 of EIN specialty news !👏👏👏👏👏😇🎹🎶🎧🎤🎼🎵
Mom and Dad Eaton must be very proud. ❤
I have a grandaughter who is 7 and her name is Emmy too.😘
Great reporting Emmy!
Lovely the singing at the end, Emmy ❤ sweet 🎶
Good interview plus you sing and play piano sweet Emmy.
both engaging...thanking you for the courtesy and sincerity given and received in this collaboration...it was enjoyable to listen to and to watch...kia ora all the way from aotearoa(nz)
Does anyone know what that song is called that Emmy is singing??
Great interview Emmy, Stephen seems like a great guy. Amazing singing Emmy.
Kings and Queens by Ava Max
@@kayde4483 thankyou
Emmy vill be a good tv darling
Articulate like you, Nate. She is super cute.
Emmy, that was such a great interview! I loved that you sang and played the piano too! You are a sweet rising star Emmy!⭐️ I also loved your interview withLainey Wilson. It was totally awesome as well!!💖
I wonder if he knows Rod Strong?